Homes & Gardens

Spring Plumbing Checks: Why March is Critical for Homeowners

March arrives, and most homeowners think about gardens. They plan which flowers to plant. They check whether the lawn survived winter. They rarely think about what winter does to their plumbing system.

That's a mistake.

Winter stresses pipes. Cold temperatures, freeze-thaw cycles, and shifting ground place enormous strain on the systems carrying water through your home. Spring is when these stresses reveal themselves. A pipe that survived January might fail in March. A joint that held all winter might suddenly leak. Hidden damage becomes visible.

The question...

Buying a Listed Building: A Guide

The UK has a rich architectural history with a huge number of beautiful buildings and homes from a range of historical periods. When buildings are deemed to be of particular architectural and historical interest they are given what is known as a ‘listed’ status which is intended to prevent them from being damaged or altered in ways which impact their value. This means that purchasing a listed building, either for commercial purposes or for use as a domestic dwelling, can be complex. It’s crucial that you understand the restrictions which you are likely to be faced with when trying to make...

Kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus opens new store in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/13/2019 - 11:03pm

Kitchen retailer Kutchenhaus has opened its first-ever new store in Exeter this October, marking its 30th showroom to open in the UK.

The store, at Alphinbrook Court in Marsh Barton, is now open and is having a “Welcome to our Showroom” event on the 19th October at 10 a.m., where the design team will be showing off the the new displays and serving coffee and biscuits.

Boasting 2,000-square-foot of retail space, the Exeter showroom will employ three staff across customer services and kitchen design. The staff boast many years of experience in German kitchen design....

Achieve a Low-Cost Living Room Makeover with These Helpful Tips

Home is certainly where the heart is. This is why, from time to time, we get the urge to give our homes a bit of a makeover. Given that this is the place we live, it’s unrealistic to get the whole place done in one go, and this is especially relatable if you need to keep an eye on how much you spend.

When you really think about it, priority will probably go to get the living room done because this is where the family spends most of their time. This is where you get together and where you entertain guests when they come over. But how is it possible to do this effectively without...

Tips for getting the most out of your washing machine

It can be easy to take your appliances for granted and your washing machine is no exception. We’re quick to complain when our laundry isn’t smelling it’s freshest or feeling it’s best, but the bottom line is looking after your machine means it will look after your clothes.

Do you remember the last time you carried out essential maintenance on your appliances? If you can’t, it might just be time to take a look.

Given how often we use our washing machines, it’s important to do frequent checks to keep your machine in the best condition. But it doesn’t have to be taxing. Beko...

3 Things to Consider when Deciding to Move Home

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:12pm

A successful home move usually comes from extensive planning and decision-making before you even begin to view any properties. It’s important to have a clear plan in your mind regarding what you want from your new home, including the required budget and any other restrictions which may arise.

Below are three important questions to ask yourself when you come to search for your new home.

Are You Renting or Buying?

Where the majority of individuals see buying a home as a more substantial investment, it’s not always the go-to option for everyone. This is the key...

Renovating your loft: A guide

Would a loft conversion provide your home with the extra room it is in desperate need of? If so, then you should set about renovating this space right away. This need neither be a costly nor particularly difficult task as long asyou put all of the below advice into practice during your renovation process, that is.

From regulations that you must take into account to your roofing options, everything laid out in the following handy guide will be sure to help you renovate your loft.

Can your loft be renovated?

First and foremost, you need to take a good, hard look at...

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London vs Devon: To Commute or not to Commute

Whilst there is 170 miles between Charing Cross and Exeter, more and more people are selling up and heading to the West Country. The Office of National Statistics reported that, last year, 5470 people left London life for Devon. Torquay, Plymouth and Exeter have all seen a substantial influx of ex-Londoners whereas others are heading to the quieter costal delights of Salcombe and Croyde.

However, Londoners aren’t resigning from their city jobs for a quieter life – many are commuting between Devon and the city. This article will investigate property prices, travel costs and commute...

How to clean a memory foam mattress: A step-by-step guide

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2019 - 11:03am

A memory foam mattress is not just any kind of mattress. This is a state-of-the-art mattress created to provide a wide range of benefits to the users and to allow them to sleep soundly at night without being worried about body pains when they wake up.

Learning how to clean your memory foam mattress is one of the things that you need to know before buying. Well, you will have to clean it once in a while so you should know how to do it properly so you won’t damage your investment.

Here are a few simple tips on how you can clean your memory foam mattress properly.

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10 Benefits of Building Your Own Home

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 10/02/2019 - 6:35am

When it comes to moving to a new home, it can be tricky to find the right one that suits your family. If this is the case then, why don’t you consider building your own home? You might think it will be very difficult, however, it is a lot easier than what you may think. In this article, we will discuss 10 benefits of building your own home. This includes choosing your own bathroom flooring and making sure it is energy efficient. If you are interested and you would like to find out more, keep reading for further information.

Choose Where You Want to Live

One of the first...

3 top tips for first-time homebuyers

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2019 - 10:02am

Beginning your climb up the property ladder is a very exciting experience. As a first-time buyer, you still have the best chapters of your life laid out ahead of you, so it’s no wonder you’re eager to be handed the keys to your new home.

No matter how excited you may be at this time, there are still several important tasks that you need to tend to in order to ensure that your dream of owning a home doesn’t turn into a nightmare. By forgetting to tend to even the smallest of details, you could very well end up derailing your move or missing out on your dream home entirely.

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